1. “The Masque of the Red Death” Edgar Allan Poe

2. SYMBOLISM Prince Prospero = prosperity Prosperity (n.) – the condition of enjoying wealth, success, or good fortune Red Death = The bubonic plague; Black Death (pg. 372)

3. SYMBOLISM cont. The number 7 –7 stages of life –7 wonders of the world –7 deadly sins The 7 rooms –East to west room layout; sunrise/sunset= life/death

4. SYBOLISM cont. Colors 1. Blue 2. Purple 3. Green 4. Orange 5. White 6. Violet

5. SYMBOLISM cont. Color Black room with scarlet window panes –“The seventh apartment was closely shrouded in black velvet tapestries that hung all over the ceiling and down the walls, falling in heavy folds upon a carpet of the same material and hue. The panes were scarlet—a deep blood color.” page 370 The giant ebony clock –Time standing still; death

6. Mood/Tone Mood- “…for night is waning away…the sounding of midnight upon the clock” Tone- Reread the first paragraph…what kind of story will this be just from the wording? pg. 369 Suspense- Who/what is the mysterious “man”? Point of View- Third person

7. THEME??? What is it?

8. Q & A You will have 5 minutes to answer each question. You must stop when the time is up. After the fourth question is answered, we will share our answers. You will hand in your answers before you leave class.

9. #1 Question 1 Can people make their own fate or change what seems to be preordained to happen? Explain your answer.

10. #2 Question 2 List as many sport teams you can think of that are named after animals. Next, identify what qualities each animal can symbolize for a team.

11. #3 Question 3 Imagine how society would handle a plague in the present day. Could all victims be isolated before the plague spread? What problems would be created by international travelers?

12. #4 Question 4—With a partner! Rewrite a section of “The Masque of the Red Death” from Death’s point-of- view.

13. Turn in what you completed today. Thank you! Reminder--HW: Unit 2 workbook exercises are due tomorrow.